By Mamajah Jalloh
Freetown, Sierra Leone — A 32-year-old mason, Momoh Samura, was remanded in custody on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after making his first appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2. Samura faces charges of house breaking and larceny, offenses under Section 26 (1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Attaya Base, Hill Top, Hill Station, in the Mountain Rural District of the Western Area, Freetown. According to the prosecution, Samura allegedly broke into the dwelling of Isatu Kamara with intent to steal. He is accused of stealing various items, including a pair of foam slippers, ten crayons, assorted color rulers, a laundry board, and other items, totaling a value of two thousand four hundred and sixty-nine new Leones (NLe 2,469).
When the charge was read in court, Samura did not enter a plea. The prosecutor, Sergeant Florence M. Wilson, requested a short adjournment to allow time for proper consultation with her witness.
Magistrate Bangura denied bail and ordered that Samura be remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown. The case has been adjourned to August 30, 2024.
